Breathe easy: new heart MRI technique could end Breath-Holding hassle
NCT ID NCT06878768
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new MRI technique that lets patients breathe normally during heart scans, instead of holding their breath. Researchers used special software (GRICS) to remove motion artifacts. They compared the free-breathing images to standard breath-hold images in 30 adults with heart disease. The goal was to see if the new method produces usable pictures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- GRICS software (free-breathing cardiac MRI)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make cardiac MRI more comfortable and accessible for patients who cannot hold their breath.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (30 people) focused on feasibility, not clinical outcomes. The technique may not improve image quality enough to replace standard methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Brabois
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54511, France
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